Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Southeastern Asia
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Not Available
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
No
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Portuguese
Abutilon
Teak
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Abutilon and Teak
Season and care of Abutilon and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Teak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Abutilon and Teak Physical Information
Abutilon and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Teak are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Abutilon and Teak
Care of Abutilon and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.